preisgekrönt
award-winning
Describes something or someone that has received an award.
EXAMPLE
Der preisgekrönte Film wird nächste Woche im Kino gezeigt.
The award-winning film will be shown in cinemas next week.
preisgekrönt
award-winning
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Meanings
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Word structure
This word is made up of 'Preis' (award, in the sense of a prize) and 'gekrönt' (crowned), the past participle of 'krönen' (to crown). So it literally means 'crowned with an award'.
EXAMPLE
Die Königin krönte den Sieger des Turniers.
The queen crowned the winner of the tournament.
Grammatical function
'Preisgekrönt' (award-winning) is an adjective formed like a past participle. You can use it before a noun (with declension) or after a verb like 'sein' (to be), where it is not declined.
EXAMPLE
Der preisgekrönte Autor hält morgen eine Lesung.
The award-winning author is giving a reading tomorrow.
Typical collocations
This adjective is often used for creative or high-quality products. Typical examples are 'preisgekrönter Film' (award-winning film), 'preisgekröntes Buch' (award-winning book), 'preisgekrönter Wein' (award-winning wine), or 'preisgekröntes Restaurant' (award-winning restaurant).
EXAMPLE
Wir haben in einem preisgekrönten Restaurant zu Abend gegessen.
We had dinner at an award-winning restaurant.
Compare with
preisgekrönt vs ausgezeichnet
excellent / awarded
Both words can describe a work or achievement that has received an award. “Preisgekrönt” clearly indicates that an award was given. “Ausgezeichnet” can also refer to a prize or another honor, but it can simply express outstanding quality as well.
preisgekrönt
Der preisgekrönte Film erhielt auf dem Festival den ersten Preis.
The award-winning film received first prize at the festival.
ausgezeichnet
Der Film wurde auf dem Festival mit einer Medaille ausgezeichnet.
The film was awarded a medal at the festival.
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